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Thomas Bredsdorff

Thomas Bredsdorff (born 1937) is a literary historian, literary critic and university teacher.

Thomas Bredsdorff

Thomas Bredsdorff speaking with attendees at the 2025 Bogforum book conference at Bella Center in the Ørestad neighbourhood of Copenhagen, Denmark. Please attribute to Christian Ursilva if used elsewhere.

Christian Ursilva from København, Danmark · Thomas Bredsdorff · CC BY-SA 4.0

Born
1937 · Silkeborg.
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Occupation
literary historian · literary critic · university teacher · writer · literary scholar · journalist
Education
University of Copenhagen
Honours
Søren Gyldendal Prize · Swedish Academy Nordic Prize · Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog · Georg Brandes Award · Holberg Medal · honorary doctorate of Lund University
Languages
Danish

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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